CHARLOTTE, NC (Sep. 10, 2025) — The Girls Academy (GA) is proud to recognize the outstanding achievement of our players who have been called into U.S. Youth National Team training camps this September. The U.S. Under-15 Girls’ National Team, U.S. Under-16 Girls’ National Team, and U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team will gather in Chula Vista, Calif., and Fayetteville, Ga., as the next generation of elite players begins new competitive cycles on the international stage.
This opportunity reflects the GA’s continued commitment to providing a pathway for young women to reach the highest levels of the game. With U.S. Soccer’s U.S. Way philosophy emphasizing expanded programming for Youth National Teams, GA players are at the forefront of development, gaining international experience while continuing their journey toward the senior U.S. Women’s National Team.
U-15 Girls’ National Team | Sept. 8–15 | Chula Vista, Calif.
Head coach Vannessa Mann has named 24 players born in 2011 for the first U-15 training camp of this cycle. Among them are standout GA players who will form part of the foundation aiming to qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
GA Players Called In:
Angelica Alzugaray, Cincinnati United Premier, Midfielder
Harkin Brown, New York Soccer Club
Brynn Buchanan, Tophat SC, Defender
Sydney Eaton, Tophat SC, Defender
Gabriella Hollins, STA, Midfielder
Olivia Jones, Indy Premier United, Forward
Makenna Misa, Albion SC Las Vegas, Midfielder
Harper St. James, SC del Sol, Midfielder
Aniah Zembrodt, Kings Hammer FC, Defender
U-16 Girls’ National Team | Sept. 8–15 | Fayetteville, Ga.
The U-16s will convene in Fayetteville, Ga., the future home of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. With Katie Schoepfer leading this camp, these 2010-born players represent the core of the team preparing for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
GA Players Called In:
Cali Hejduk, Columbus United SC, Defender
Isabella Ortiz, Florida United, Midfielder
Alexa Paloma Barajas, Rhode Island Surf, Forward
U-17 Women’s National Team | Sept. 7–14 | Chula Vista, Calif.
The U-17s open their new cycle under Ciara Crinion, who will guide this 2009 birth-year group toward qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This marks the first camp at the U-17 level for these players after progressing from the U-16s earlier this year.
GA Players Called In:
Alexis Fragnito, Syracuse Development Academy, Forward
Bridget Kopmeyer, Michigan Tigers, Midfielder
Camille Toussant, Louisiana Elite, Defender
Brooklyn Vann, Indy Premier United, Defender
The GA congratulates each of these athletes, their families, and their clubs on this recognition. Their call-ups highlight the strength of the Girls Academy environment, where players are consistently prepared to compete at the highest level nationally and internationally.